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V-ZUG 976 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Glass ceramic hob Induction with multi-slider Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first 3 digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to the models: Type Model no. GK45TEPS/C/F GK45TEAS/C/F/U Deviations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2011...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety precautions 1.1 Symbols used ..........4 1.2 General safety precautions .

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Symbols used Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or damage to the appliance or fittings! Information and precautions to observe. Information and precautions to observe. Tips for ease of use. Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time! Indicates step-by-step instructions.

  • Page 5: General Safety Precautions

    1 Safety precautions General safety precautions • Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time! • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

  • Page 6: Appliance-Specific Safety Precautions

    1 Safety precautions Appliance-specific safety precautions • WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the mains to avoid possible electric shock. • WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts get hot during use. Be careful not to touch the heating elements.
  • Page 7 1 Safety precautions • WARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the hob unattended when cooking with fat or oil, as this can lead to fires. NEVER attempt to extinguish a fire with water. Instead, switch the appliance off and then carefully smother the flames with a lid or a fire blanket.

  • Page 8: Disclaimer

    1 Safety precautions Disclaimer • Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as affect the functioning of the appliance.
  • Page 9 1 Safety precautions • Do not climb onto the appliance. • Do not put hot cookware on the hob frame in order not to damage the silicon joints. • Always ensure that the base of the cookware and the surface of the hob are clean and dry before use.

  • Page 10: Disposal

    1 Safety precautions Disposal Packaging Danger of suffocation! Packaging materials (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Keep packaging materials away from children. All packaging material is marked and should be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected ➤...

  • Page 11: Using For The First Time

    Using for the first time • The appliance must be installed and connected to the mains supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work. • A cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell during the first few hours of use.

  • Page 12: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance overview GK45TEAS, GK45TEASC, GK45TEASF, GK45TEASU • 1 frying zone ø 170/290 mm • 1 dual ring cooking zone ø 140/210 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 180 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 140 mm GK45TEPS, GK45TEPSC, GK45TEPSF •...

  • Page 13: Operating And Display Elements

    3 Your appliance Operating and display elements Touch buttons Appliance ON/OFF Slider (for setting the power levels) Dual ring cooking zone ON/OFF and frying zone ON/OFF Pause cooking ON/OFF and restore function Operating time/timer Wipe protection ON/OFF Displays 1 Cooking zone power level 2 Operating time activated 3 Frying zone/dual ring cooking zone activated 4 Pause activated/possibility for restoring saved settings...

  • Page 14: Cookware

    3 Your appliance Cookware Suitable cookware Cookware should have a stable base. When heated, the base of the cookware must lie flat on the surface of the cooking zone. Cookware made of metal is more suitable than that made of glass or ceramic as with metal the heat is distributed evenly quicker.

  • Page 15: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The individual cooking zones are all operated in the same way. When the appliance is switched off, all the displays are dark (stand-by mode), except for the residual heat indicator should any cooking zone still be hot. Switching the appliance on and off Switch the appliance on: Press and hold the touch button for about...

  • Page 16: Overview Of Power Levels

    4 Operating the appliance Overview of power levels Power level Cooking method Melting, gentle warming Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces Swelling Rice Simmering, reducing, stewing Vegetables, potatoes, sauces, fruit, fish Simmering, braising Pasta, soup, braised meat Rösti (hash browns), omelettes, breaded food, Gentle frying sausages Frying, deep frying...

  • Page 17: Switching The Dual Ring Cooking/Frying Zone On And Off

    4 Operating the appliance Switching the dual ring cooking/frying zone on and off When the dual ring cooking/frying zone is switched on, only the inner cooking zone A or C comes on. The outer cooking ring B or the additional heating element D can be switched on if required.

  • Page 18: Automatic Boost

    4 Operating the appliance Automatic boost Do not leave the hob unattended while using the automatic boost. Risk of boiling over, burning on and igniting! All the cooking zones are equipped with a selectable automatic boost. With this function, a cooking zone works at power level 9 for a certain length of time (see table).

  • Page 19: Operating Time

    4 Operating the appliance Operating time Do not leave the hob unattended during use. Risk of boiling over, burning on and igniting! With the operating time function, a cooking zone switches off automatically after a set time (between 1–99 minutes). Setting the operating time Select the required cooking zone.
  • Page 20 4 Operating the appliance Switching the operating time function off before time Press the touch button. ➤ Press on the slider for the required cooking zone. ➤ – illuminates in the display for the operating time/timer. – The cooking zone continues to run. End of the operating time When the operating time is up –...

  • Page 21: Timer

    4 Operating the appliance Timer The timer functions like an egg timer (1–99 minutes). It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions. Setting the timer Switch the appliance on. ➤ Press the touch button 2×. ➤...

  • Page 22: Childproof Lock

    4 Operating the appliance Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance from being accidentally switched on. Switching the childproof lock on Switch the appliance on. ➤ Ensure all cooking zones are switched off. Press the touch buttons at the same time. ➤...

  • Page 23: 4.10 Restore Function

    4 Operating the appliance 4.10 Restore function If the appliance has been inadvertently switched off, the settings can be restored within 6 seconds. Switch the appliance on. ➤ – The indicator light at the touch button flashes. Press the touch button. ➤...

  • Page 24: 4.12 Wipe Protection

    4 Operating the appliance 4.12 Wipe protection This function prevents inadvertently changing the power level, e.g. when wiping the control panel with a cloth. Press the touch button. ➤ – The indicator light for the touch button illuminates. Wipe protection is switched off by pressing the touch button again or ➤...

  • Page 25: User Settings

    User settings The following user settings can be set and stored individually. User setting Setting value Factory setting No acoustic signal Loudness of acoustic signal 1–8 Adjustable in steps (1 = low, 8 = high) No acoustic signal Acoustic signal at end of Off automatically after 10 secs.

  • Page 26: Changing User Settings

    5 User settings Changing user settings With the hob switched off, hold the touch button depressed and touch ➤ 3 slider fields from left to right within 1 second. – An acoustic signal is emitted each time a slider field is touched. A double acoustic signal is emitted in the case of an erroneous entry.

  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Clean the appliance when it has cooled down, as otherwise it could be a burn hazard. Cleaning Always clean the hob after use. This prevents food residues from burning on. Dried-on or burned-on food residue is harder to clean off. Use of improper cleaning techniques can result in damage to the markings or surface.

  • Page 28: Trouble-Shooting And Error Messages

    Trouble-shooting and error messages What to do if … … the appliance is not working and the displays are not illuminated Possible cause Solution • The fuse or circuit breaker Change the fuse. ➤ for electrical installations Reset the circuit breaker. ➤...
  • Page 29 7 Trouble-shooting and error messages … a continuous acoustic signal is emitted, flashes in a display and the appliance switches off Possible cause Solution • A touch button or slider Remove object or food that has boiled over. ➤ was touched for longer The appliance can be used again as ➤...
  • Page 30 7 Trouble-shooting and error messages … flashes in the display Possible cause Solution • The excess temperature Allow the cooking zone to cool down. ➤ protection of a cooking Resume cooking on a different cooking ➤ zone was triggered. zone. Check the cookware.

  • Page 31: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 32 8 Notes...

  • Page 33: Index

    Index Accessories Frying zone ....17 Ordering ....35 Additional heating element .
  • Page 34 9 Index Safety precautions....4 Timer......21 Appliance-specific .

  • Page 35: Repair Service

    You will also find the same details on the certificate of guarantee, the original sales invoice and the identification plate of the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG Ltd Service Centre using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.

  • Page 36: Quick Instructions

    ➤ To switch appliance off Press the touch button. ➤ V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, 6301 Zug Tel. +41 (0)41 767 67 67, Fax +41 (0)41 767 61 61 vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.ch Service Centre: Tel. 0800 850 850 J976.013-2...

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